Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has teamed up with the NFL Inspire Change Initiative to draft the next class of mentors who will empower today’s youth. We are excited to share that across the nation, we have recruited over 5,000 prospective Bigs since we launched the 2023 Big...
By Drew Lewis, Beach Mosquito Control District’s Pilot
In short, not much! An argument could be made that both share an exoskeleton (and both fly) but that is where the list of similarities would end. However, helicopters and other aircraft are often used in mosquito abatement practices.
Borrowing heavily from the...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
May is the month we give special recognition to mothers and mother surrogates for their unconditional love and selfless attention to our needs, hopes, and desires.
But I would also like to give a special “shout out” to one of our neighbors, who is a divorced...
By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D.
If you haven’t heard already there is a new weight loss medication available at a reasonable cost. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist which means it activates the GLP-1 receptor. Still confused? It doesn’t matter. It has several important actions in the body.
Semaglutide ultimately helps...
By Gabby Champagne
Welcome to beautiful Panama City Beach, where summertime is upon us and the beaches are eagerly awaiting the arrival of its many guests. With a number of fun in the sun events to participate in over the next several months, the Panama City Beach Chamber, in partnership...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
Six hours a week is all it takes to keep your marriage running smoothly and prevent a gradual growing apart or a dreaded relationship breakdown.
Relationship expert John Gottman and his colleagues have determined that for relationships to continue to grow, couples need to routinely invest...
By James Clauson, Director, Beach Mosquito Control District
Spring is here which means there will be an uptick in mosquito activity. Beach Mosquito Control District is located in Panama City Beach and is tasked with controlling mosquitoes in the district from the Walton County line to Hathaway Bridge, south of...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
This month my husband Larry and I celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Ours is a second marriage for both of us. And, even though 25 is traditionally thought of as the silver anniversary, we feel “golden” pretty much every day.
Younger couples often tell us that...
